Metis Music Traditions
Thanks to the Music Alive program "All My Relations"
by Sherryl Sewepagaham for much of this content.
Who are the Metis-
Who are the Metis-
The Métis people are of First Nations and European ancestry, including French, Scottish, and
English lineage. They are often referred to as the sons and daughters of the fur trade.
Proud to Be Metis
Proud to Be Metis
The Metis
The Metis
The waltz is one of the favorite dances of the Métis people.
The waltz is one of the favorite dances of the Métis people.
Traditionally, in Métis communities, people would travel for long distances and gather together to feast and celebrate with family and friends through live music and dance. Many slow waltz songs are played by the fiddle and recorded for partner dancing.
Traditionally, in Métis communities, people would travel for long distances and gather together to feast and celebrate with family and friends through live music and dance. Many slow waltz songs are played by the fiddle and recorded for partner dancing.
Below is the Tear Drop Waltz played By John Arcand.
Below is the Tear Drop Waltz played By John Arcand.
Some Metis pass along their traditions to their children. These jigging children are in a dance group that celebrates Metis music and dance.
Some Metis pass along their traditions to their children. These jigging children are in a dance group that celebrates Metis music and dance.
The All Our Relations Métis Drum Circle was formed by Métis women from the MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council in 2008 who wanted to learn about, celebrate, and honour their Indigenous heritage. This drum circle welcomes Indigenous women and friends of the Indigenous culture and community to join.
The All Our Relations Métis Drum Circle was formed by Métis women from the MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council in 2008 who wanted to learn about, celebrate, and honour their Indigenous heritage. This drum circle welcomes Indigenous women and friends of the Indigenous culture and community to join.